Polity and GovernanceGS-II· 1 min read
Protest Against CEC and Voter Deletion Allegations
Why in news?
Allegations of targeted voter deletions in Tamil Nadu's Kolathur constituency have led to protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), with the Supreme Court issuing notices on related petitions.
Key points
- Allegations of targeted voter deletions in Kolathur constituency before the 2026 TN Assembly polls.
- VCK president claims he had warned the then CM Stalin about potential irregularities.
- Over one lakh voters were removed from electoral rolls, with reasons cited as 'deceased', 'permanently shifted', or 'duplicate entries'.
- Protests demand the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities.
- Supreme Court has issued notices seeking government explanations on prohibitory orders related to protests.
Background & context
Electoral rolls are continuously updated through a process called Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to ensure accuracy. Allegations of manipulation of electoral processes are serious and can undermine democratic fairness.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an exercise to update electoral rolls.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning and Conduct of Business, Powers, Privileges and Immunities and those arising out of them; Elections – mechanism, issues, etc.